26. Some Unfortunate Happenings! + New Crew Member Onboard. Hunton Bridge To Apsley On The GU Canal.

[@tim040]

Why do you remove your centre line? Are you new to boating ? Relax, no one will nick your lines. Paranoia of new boaters.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Its my second centre line as the first one got nicked! Street wise not paranoid I'd say!

[@donaldhanson2908]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle some people will steal ANYTHING because they can.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@donaldhanson2908 Very true Donald!

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Don’t feel like you should apologise for your condescending & highly inaccurate comment ! Hopefully Vince has blocked you from further commenting as yours was very annoying to read.

[@ivanbluetarski9071]

they wont nick it , as long as you tie it down lol

[@patriciaparker7786]

Hi Vince. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with you. It seems some unfortunate happenings occurred while I was on board, but all good things to keep me interested and gave me an insight into canal life which seems to agree with you. I think I may have given you earache though! So glad you are enjoying your new life. Hope to enjoy more time with you in the future. Take care. Love Ma xx

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it mum! Still got ear ache haha! See you soon Vince xxx

[@wendi2819]

Miss Patricia, you got broke in just right as a deckhand on this canal. A whole lot took place. I loved seeing the real hustle and bustle of the canal life. Do be a mate again! Love from USA!💗💗💗

[@lynnmargetts1251]

Thank you for mentioning WaterwaysExperiences, at Apsley. We’re an all volunteer led charity, we provide canal day trips for people, including the elderly, youth groups and those disadvantaged with physical and mental disabilities. Our volunteers love being on the canal!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

No worries Lynn! It's a very worthwhile charity.

[@FeltedWhimsy]

Nice one Vince, I always love watching your vlogs

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Marina, I appreciate that!

[@johnedwards1685]

I was pleased to subscribe because I really enjoy seeing the canals and your days afloat. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks John, glad you enjoy them!

[@joepineapples7774]

Great video, which I could easily have watched for another half hour. Seeing your mam pulling on that rope reminded me of something my dad told me he saw on the canals years ago as a child (he was born 1933). Back when you'd still see horses pulling the boats, he saw a woman ('tode lass' me dad referred to her as) pulling their boat (husband was steering) with a horse collar around her neck!!. Graft in them days, especially for the women 💪👵

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Joe! My late father was also born in 1933. Our kind of people didn't come from a privileged background, they had to graft to stay alive!

[@glynnisross7974]

What an eventful vlog, but so wonderful to have your mum with you. I hope we see some more of your journey together. Take care and stay safe.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

A bit too eventful Glynnis! She should be in the next one too. See you then Vin!

[@brianaimerszippybrian4613]

Hi Vince, another interesting vlog, as you say its nice to see the scenery but its equally interesting to see the workings of the canal and the people you meet on the way What a lifestyle, very envious. Nice to see Tricia ( Pat ) after 50 odd years, she`s looking really well. Keep on vlogging and take care, Brian

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Brian, that must have been St Marys Rd days when you last saw mum!

[@bobi2582]

Two lovely daughters and a an even lovelier Mum to cheer you on. Good for you Vince. Keep up the good work!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Bob! I have been blessed with them!

[@davidflkdavidflk3196]

Hi Vince, I just wanted to how absolutely delighted I am with your NC&L channel. I first found you accidently when I got a link to watch part 1 of your journey through London. I then watched part 2 and I was hooked. Went to your KZbin site and started watching your journey right from the first episode. Well, I've finally caught up with you and can I say what a delightful experience it has been for me. What I really liked was that you have started your journey in waters that not many (if any) narrowboaters with a You Tube channel have covered and what a fantastic treat for my eyes to share your admiration for the absolute beauty of the rivers Stort and Lee. Another thing that has drawn me to your journey is that you let the beauty of your surrounding countryside speak for itself - a lot of boater channels that i follow seem to think its necessary to add a musical accompaniment to their journey which is a real no-no for me. Good to see your mum having a little time with you and your daughter helping you through London. looking forward to the continuation of your navigation up the Grand Union Canal and to wherever the waters take you after that - I'll definitely be following along with you. Regards David

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks David! Comments like this one make it worthwhile showing my journey's on you tube. I know my channel is not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm glad some people like it! Regards Vince

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks David! Comments like this one make it worthwhile showing my journey's on you tube. I know my channel is not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm glad some people like it! Regards Vince

[@purplesectorevents7401]

That was a magnificent video & getting more polished every time! And great how we gradually introduced to different members of the family as the series goes on - Pat looks like she loves the socialising! Keep them coming 👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Purple, there is a few more family members to come yet!

[@davidbutler4363]

Brilliant thanks 😁👍👏👏👏

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

You are welcome David!

[@LawrenceBroussard]

in the US, the RV live style is a lot the same. People tend to be very friendly and helpful.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I think it's similar over here Lawrence!

[@paulinegreen1187]

Wow that was a busy one Vince - you need to catch your breath now lol 😆 Good to see your Mum (my lovely Sis) getting involved & enjoying herself. Looking good T Lots of love ❤ Can't wait for the next one - seen the title which has me intrigued 🤔 Well done again Vince xxx 😘

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Yes, I had to put my feet up after that one! Mum enjoyed it, and had a go! See you on the next one, love Vince xxx

[@lesmurray1732]

Like the style and the commentary on your programmes. Look forward to the next one. Hug for Mum.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Les, I'll see you next time!

[@robintidd8808]

Another fab vid and hi to your mum pat 😁😁😁

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Robin and I will tell her you said hi.

[@opathesecond5438]

Actually really enjoyed this vlog It showed real life on the canals. Great job again!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gars1074]

Another great video. I enjoyed that part of the GU. Hope your Mon enjoys her trip.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers mate! Yes she did enjoy it thanks!

[@gailpz4764]

Love your attitude and humour . Great vlog, thank you.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you! I love the comment too!

[@IanHaywardCalvados]

Always like your videos Vince - and good to meet Pat!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad that you like them Ian!

[@wendi2819]

... just like encountering one old junker car trying to tow another old junker car, illegally with just chain on a busy highway. God bless 'em. That was quite interesting. You have a kind heart to be kind heated about their troubles.❤️🙏🏼

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

You have to take the Narrowboating out of the equation, and think of how they are trying to exist. All very sad in this day and age!

[@ukdave57]

Nice to see you on the move again. Hope mum enjoys her time aboard.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Dave, yes she enjoyed herself!

[@johnsharman7614]

What a beautiful part of the UK and great Vlog of yours. I like the honesty of your life and adventures along the River's of the UK. I saw your Daughter the other day and now your Mum and what a wonderful thing to do and I bet they both loved giving you a hand and generally give a helping hand. Safe travel can Take care.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks John! Yes, they both love it on the boat, and are helpful when they are here!

[@vonmikeore]

Very interesting and enjoyable. Nice you can cruise with your Mom! thanks!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Mike it was nice!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

a very interesting trip. Super active

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

There was a lot happening that day!

[@andyfalk1428]

Hi Vince, thoroughly enjoying your blogs, which I got onto a week or two back, and catching up. Am enjoying your dry sense of humour and your pace of life, both with you commentary and approach to life, and to narrow boating. Great to follow your journey and also follow it up with the UK Waterways Guide at the same time. Living 9,000 kms away in Vic Falls, its great to take a journey through someone else 's eyes. Thanks Vince!!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad that you're enjoying them Andy! Thanks for the nice comment! Wow! that's a long way away!

[@sallyburton7662]

Loved that noise you made in response to emptying the loo, we were in stitches 😂

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Sorry about that Sally, it's just a reflex I get haha!

[@mikerobertson3237]

Vince, “dopey” adds character😉!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I reckon that I must have a lot of character then Mike haha!

[@stevecalver1879]

Good one vince thanks for the vlog and humour

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

My pleasure Steve!

[@kenjackson4669]

Great video Vince ,its the little things going wrong that make the video so interesting to watch. Its also nice to see the amount of subscribers ,views and comments growing quickly.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Ken! My videos are not everybody's cup of tea, but I'm glad and surprised that some people like them! See you next time. Vin!

[@jilly5909]

Really interesting, thanks Vince

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Jilly, see you next time, Vin!

[@DesdomonaChild]

Hi Vince , another lovely vlog, Hope you got your Sainsbury's shopping. Nice to see your Mum, Pat on board. I bet Pat think's what a busy new life you have ! Hope you both enjoy the traveling. Thanks xx

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you, yes I got to Sainsbury's, and I think she enjoyed it! See you next time x

[@Dontremainatadpole]

You are producing some great vids mate. Love the jokes you make great sense of humour makes us laugh a lot. Plus all the serious info which is interesting and useful. You have come a long way since your first vid. In our opinion one of the best Narrowboat channels on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you for the nice comment! That's high praise indeed!

[@clivereedman2602]

I am a keen boater and love this area as it is where my family have lived (in and around) since the mid 19th century. You passed by Wilstone in another video, where my parents live, back in 'the ancestral lands'. Loving your posts, even though they make me jealous and ready to get back on the water!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Clive! Looks a lovely place to be brought up! Glad that you like them!

[@pilpelet100]

Thanks for posting. It was nice to see your Mum. I hope she enjoyed herself.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

My pleasure Ruth, I think she enjoyed it! See you next time Vin.

[@paulfreeman1641]

Glad you squeezed through without being grounded.. Keep warm roll on Spring time ..

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Paul, can't wait for the spring now! Time to get Morgan polished up and ready!

[@keithweybury5212]

Hi Vince a little hectic today but glad your Mum is onboard and enjoying the cruises.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

There was a lot going on that day Keith! Gave me something to film, so can't complain!

[@britz3864]

New to your life story but follow a few others too. Moved to Canada but now have to live on the canals vicariously through generous, sharing people like you. Thank you for taking me along.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

It's my pleasure, and hope to see you on the next one!

[@5581debdo1]

As usual lovely vlog Vince. Great your mom coming along! Nice for you spending time and journey with family. X

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Debbie, it makes a nice change having some family with me! x

[@MrPovey75]

Another great video 👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Jason!

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Hope your mum has enjoyed her holiday with you..😊

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I think she enjoyed it Lizzy!

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle fabulous 😊

[@rrcaniglia]

You and I do not understand the word ‘hectic’ in the same way, LOL!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

It's a different world out here Richard! Haha!

[@marklandgraf7667]

I think I understand your version of 'hectic', Richard, but I think I'd rather understand his instead! lol

[@rubbberrobbie]

Nice one Vince and lovely to see you got your mum along too. My mum wasn't able to manage the steps on mine, which is a great shame as she would have loved it. That's why its best to do these things while you can. As for setting off and forgetting things... if you see any mooring pins - they're probably mine!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

That's the thing with these boats, they are awkward for older people (sorry to hear that Robbie) I always get that feeling, But still got my mooring pins (more luck than judgement I think)

[@ianwebb2235]

It was hectic for you,,,but so relaxing for us! In the 80's, I worked in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire and it brought back memories! We live in Japan and my wife - Japanese loves your accent! As a little girl, her father and her loved the Lock, Stock movies!! Was it Guy Ritchie?? Anyway, thank you from Japan!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad you found it relaxing! I'm afraid that I'm stuck with the accent haha!

[@georgesmith8113]

Lots of stuff going on in this one! Your mum got quite a welcoming experience! 👍👊😎

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Quite a busy day George!

[@lynettecoates4272]

Ahh lovely to see your mum Pat, great she can spend a week with you. Wow what a busy stretch of canal you had with lots going on!!!! Ww have our first newbie cruise this weekend so we will be doing our first lock!!! I can see that the centre line is one to always hold onto!!!! Xxx

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

A very busy day Lynette! That centre line is very important, don't let go of it, or forget to attach it like me! x

[@tonybase7887]

Hi Vince bugger me days just seen your from Plaistow so am I born 4 Chesterton Terrace moved at 11yrs old Second Ave then to NZ at 17yrs small world.Take care you & your mum.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hello Tony, I was at St Marys Road until the age of 10, and then Grant Street off of Grange Road! Small world!

[@Kevin-hk3kf]

Great video, love watching your films, always look forward to the next one, stay safe and keep up the great work

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Kevin, glad you like them! See you next time!

[@margaretbedwell58]

I was really hoping to get to meet your Mom. Maybe the next time she comes aboard we'll get to meet her then. She obviously doesn't meet a stranger. I like that. Enjoyed the video and all the nail biting bits. Hope the two fellows that had boats without working motors made it to wherever they were going without anymore mishaps. Have a Blessed day.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Next time mum comes on the boat I will introduce her (if she's not camera shy) Glad you enjoyed it Margaret, and hope to see you next time. Regards Vincent

[@johnproud6768]

Very interesting and enjoyable video. I am sure your mother is very proud of you.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers John, I'm proud of her too!

[@honeymgswtrancehealer7936]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel, I'm loving it . Keep up the good work

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for subscribing Honey! I'm glad you're liking the channel!

[@honeymgswtrancehealer7936]

I'm new to travelling on a narrow boat ..it's addictive & I'm hooked

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

That's nice to know Honey!

[@paulturner7837]

Another great vlog Vince. I do enjoy all the snippets of information you dig up and inform us on. Kings Langley looked real nice too. Nice to see you have your Mum over, she seemed to take to the boat life. Even though you were in a built up area it was still nice and pretty. Cheers 😁👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Paul! You're almost up to date. Mum enjoyed her little trip! See you on the next one!

[@atoff]

Really great vlog Vince, very enjoyable cruise. I hope Pat enjoyed it too. What there they thinking though, building a factory out of paper! Never gonna last. lol ;)

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Glynn! Yes, the big bad Wolf will blow them down haha!

[@patriciabracken7546]

Hi my first time to watch you're vlog.. Found it interesting . Ta ...will watch now more of you're vlogs.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad you found it interesting Patricia, hope you enjoy the others!

[@mmpointy]

You’re a good man. Wow, that was some paper round 😉. I hope spot you on the cut one day. Keep well.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

The satchel was gigantic haha! See you next time.

[@delticbob6993]

Another great video Vince - Look forward to the next one.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Bob, see you then!

[@outandabout5247]

Baptism of fire for your Mum Vince! Bet she had a great time though. Your girls are good to you, and let me know if you need help with the old laptop. Take care. Jeff.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hello Jeff! She enjoyed it (I think) Cheers about the computer (very nice of you) Look after yourself mate, Vin

[@linda-g]

That sure was a busy stretch you went through. Hope Aunt Pat enjoyed her time on board.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

You've changed your handle Linda! She enjoyed it, bet that was the first time that you have seen her for a while!

[@linda-g]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Seems I changed it on one site and Google changed it on all their sites. Big Brother! Yes, only seen some photos of your mom on Facebook.

[@linwebb3749]

Hi Vince this was really interesting seems to me you have become very good at this boating lark. Nice to see my big sis joining you, she could have given us a wave. There was a lot going on in this video. Nice to see a name of someone I haven't seen for many years, hello Brian nice to know you are watching Vince too. Keep up the good work.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hi Lin! I'm getting better at it as time goes by. Mum enjoyed her break on the boat, and its nice to see you on here again! You should say hello to Brian on his comment, as I doubt he will see this on here. Look after yourself, and I'll see you soon love Vin x

[@rogerfrith7551]

....of course we found it interesting, you're a natural story teller, keep it up.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Roger, I will try!

[@peterbarker2216]

Nice to see your Mum she must be proud of you good of your daughters as well but you are enjoying it Vince I can tell bit dangerous with the boats with no enginewatch out for them when you turn round good that you gave Mum a holiday

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I've been blessed with some lovely family around me Peter, and I am still enjoying it mate!

[@ashleysmart9771]

This is my fifth video I've watched amazing looks so nice see the country and your new dog is awesome love to live on a narrow boat wow!!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I'm glad you're still enjoying Ashley. If that's your dream, go for it!

[@PaulBaird]

Opening scene is a great helmsman course training company.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Near the Lock?

[@PaulBaird]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle yes, it’s where I did my training course.

[@beasmith1]

I hope you didn't leave Mum Pat stood there holding the rope the whole time you went shopping. LOL x

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

She's still there now, saves me banging the pins in!

[@beasmith1]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Hahaha bless her x

[@johnallen148]

Great blog very interesting them boats with no engine was a bit rough lol ,nice to have your mum aboard for a holiday good of you ,some beautiful scenery on the canals you went through a few locks,made it look easy on your own,but you always find someone to give a hand and a chat beautiful life style,till next time take care keep safe live life, John 🇬🇧👏👀🥂🍪🍪

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

It was a bit hectic, but I enjoyed it John, Glad you liked it and I will see you next time!

[@Ian-tk3rq]

Love your sence of humour and what a great vlog to watch. Best of luck mate 👍.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you! And nice of you to say that!

[@dougmclaren4328]

Another great vid Vince it's always a pleasure to follow you on your travels. Hope your mum enjoyed her time aboard.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Doug, it's a pleasure reading these comments too! I think she enjoyed it!

[@michaelduckmanton908]

Vince your videos are very enjoyable, please keep them coming. Mike an Ilford boy.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad that you are enjoying them Michael, from an old Plaistow boy!

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

Great to see your mum enjoying the canals. I bet she has a few story's to tell about you haha. I wish the guys with wooden boats the best luck . Hemel Hempstead is nice area. Thank you both for sharing your journeys

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hello Thomas! She has got a few stories, not all good I'm afraid haha!

[@markrutter5996]

Blimey Vince that was a busy one . . . I’m exhausted just watching it. Great video though and great to see Your mum getting involved. . . Bet she enjoyed herself. Glad to see you progressing up the canal system ok. Have fun mate and see you soon.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

It was a bit hectic Mark! I'll be glad to get back to a bit more relaxed cruising. Yes she did enjoy it thanks Mate! See you on the next one!

[@chrisholness2629]

Good watch,I have got a bit fed up watching the same cruising videos but yours is always something a bit different.Thanks.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for that Chris (very nice of you)

[@bobfrost123]

Most enjoyable as ever.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it bob!

[@Brian-1948]

Thanks I enjoyed that trip, part of my old stomping ground as a child and later as a hireboater. A couple of things if I may, don't try to stop the boat just hope by the rope. If there is a bollard put one loop of rope around it and use the friction on the rope to take the strain. You get pulled towards the bollard and not into the water. More importantly please ask your Mum not to wrap the morring line around her arm when shes holding the boat for you. If the boat moves for some reason and the rope snags on her arm then she is going swimming.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you Brian! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kevinbrown4892]

Hello Vince and Mum, another excellent video. Nice to see parts I haven't been to. Don't worry about the odd bumps they're all part of boating. I crashed a lock once because I couldn't engage reverse, left my mark on the lock wall and my bow bumper. It's all part of life's rich tapestry of life on the cut. I must say every time I see a new episode of your travels in my Notifications I set aside some quiet time on my own to fully immerse myself in it. You bring me much joy and tickle the old memory banks of times afloat. Once again thank for posting. I look forward to the next episode of your adventures with Aitch.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Kevin! I would worry about the knocks and scrapes when I first started boating, but you come to realise that its inevitable. Hope to see you on the next one. Vin!

[@kathpayne4364]

Hi Vin well that was a mad cruise today enjoyed though. Lovely to meet your mum Pat.. Us mum's have a way of finding things out.. My eldest says the same about me.. She's only been here 5 minutes.. 😂😂. Keep them coming looking forward to the next one. X

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it, was very hectic though! You're right about Mums Kath x

[@stuartgriffin4203]

Nice 1 again Matey.....And lovely to see your mum looking so well and active !! I know what you mean about paper rounds ...had 3 myself ...bloody CRT making you crash, who do they think they are ? lol...Roll on no.27 can't wait ...take care Stuart .

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Stuart! Them CRT have got a cheek. They take all that money off of me, then they smash my boat up haha! See you next time mate!

[@danensis]

The fir I worked for in the 1980s moved from central London to King's Langley, and when I went there on training courses I went up and down that bit of road from there to an hotel the other side of Hemel. I remember all the paper mills around Apsley.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I would imagine all them new developments around Apsley was once Paper Mills!

[@tonyclark4993]

To the Del Boy of the canal system, if ever you do get a faithful hound you could name it Trig!. I wish some one of the cloggers out there would do one on old and decrepit boats, and the unusual. It would make interesting viewing. There was once one powered by a bicycle type mechanism which you pedalled away with and steered with the handlebars that operated the tiller. It was again a shame she , I think, lost her and her child’s home via the authorities that were!!. Keep well.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

What about calling it Plonka haha! I think that women was on the Kennet and Avon Tony!

[@Bobaliking]

Great vlog, gone against your advice and have subscribed, looking forward to more Cheers.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Robert! Hope you enjoy the other vids!

[@scottfw7169]

Talking about paper mills; here several decades later I still remember, and vividly!, the fragrance of paper mills around Charleston, South Carolina, when our family lived there in 1970s.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Was it a pleasant smell Scott?

[@scottfw7169]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle I'll just say that it was a smell you learned to accept as part of living there. And you did not regret its absence after you moved to a different city.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@scottfw7169 Good answer Scott!

[@alanreader5808]

Occasionally I've driven past a rural paper mill. I'd described the aroma as similar to rotting cabbage. I think the change to apartments would have been an improvement for the area. Our mill recently closed as could not compete with the price of products ex Asia.

[@jillosler9353]

Good old mum! Doesn't take them long to suss who's who and exactly what's going on! I bet she loved her trip with you though.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

That's so true Jill, my curtains have never twitched so much, haha! I think she enjoyed herself!

[@richardfoote4518]

Good video see you next time.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Richard!

[@Peter-nv3wu]

Hi Vince, just wondered if you managed to work out why you met two narrowboats coming towards you without a single working engine between them ? Anyway it's got to be so rare that's something you will never get to see again ! Anyway I have been busy asking all the boaters who post on here so many questions I have probably driven them all mad, the good news is that because of all the kind people on here I have worked out what narrowboat I hope to find, but won't find, being totally realistic when I start looking for one next year or maybe even earlier. I have to admit that I am really looking forward to getting my own boat and getting into that totally laid back way of life that comes with having a narrowboat. Take care Vince, I may even catch up with you soon.

[@danensis]

I rather suspect those boats didn't have a licence between them either.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Good luck Peter with whatever Type of boat you end up with. And say hello if you see me on the cut!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the cut keep up the good vid on the cut crank it stay safe lee

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Lee!

[@brianjrichman]

Ah yes. Hemel H. The won with the first of the Magic Roundabouts. Was at the bottom of a steep hill to the south of the high street. Don't know if its still there now? Anyway, glad to see your mum has been able to share some time onboard with you. I appreciate the "warts and all" style too Vince. Keep it up.

[@Peter-nv3wu]

Yes Brian I THAT roundabout, you have to see it to believe it. I first met it one Saturday night when I was on my way to a party organised by a guy I got to know through a company I was working for at the time. In the early morning on my way home I met it again for the second time and it didn't seem quite as bad then. It was many years ago, but the thing I remember, was that a roundabout that looked to be nothing short of total madness worked surprisingly well once you plucked up enough courage to drive on it.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

They have got one of them in Benfleet Essex, bit of a shock when I first saw it. Yes "warts and all" and be yourself! See you on the next one Brian.

[@brianjrichman]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Look forward to it.

[@veronicaroach3667]

This business is so much work, and constant moving, why on earth do they do it - I can't think of anything I'd rather do than this. Staying on one of these boats for a holiday could be nice without the moving around ! I have done that on a boat on a river in Norfolk which we didn't bother to move. Glad to go home again at the end of my holiday !!! Never again - my body knew there was water under the boat - my aches & pains told me it was damp under there !!! So much kudos to those doing this as a 'hobby', but I am not surprised that some people give it up after a while ! Thanks for the video - and well done Captain !

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

It's not for everyone Veronica! As like you said, a lot of folks give it up after a while. But each to their own I suppose!

[@alex-E7WHU]

Water under boat ✅ - boat under water❌.

[@tonybase7887]

Goodone

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Tony!

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤️, New sub, Gr8 stuff

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for subscribing, hope to see you next time!

[@stuartbutler9391]

Hello, im moored up at kings langley on my new home with no electric whatsoever (no toilet, water etc) waiting on a genny. Hope to catch you up or pass you on your way back.ATB👍👍👍😁

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Good luck with all bits that you have to sort out Stuart. I don't rush about so you are bound to catch me up!

[@Daves_classics]

Hi, Nice to meet tyour Mum, would love to get my mum on my boat but she is 91 and not able to get on. your heading to what in my opion is a the best bit of this strech, Berkhamsted to Dugswell, look out for the two Donkeys.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I've heard that its nice there! I will keep my eye out for the two donkeys. And yes these boats are awkward for older people!

[@TheByard]

That was a great day nice and busy and shows canal life is not all open fields and wildlife. I've had days when I didn't see another boat and the next you could step from one boat to another and cross the river. Sail Amsterdam!!!!!! The morning start up, I had a routine that I followed and hated it when a guest start helping!! When going to sea I made up a check list clipped to the ships log, this helped with all the extra checks needed. I also simplified jobs so items were to hand IE to top up oil and other fluids. Long paper rounds, I did one for W.H. Smiths all the big houses around Barnet, Arkley rode miles between each one. One of them was Norman Wisdom and another was a BBC news presenter, Name has gone for now. Swapped that for the morning round of Barnet General Hospital, where I sold papers, mags, and cigarettes, I also worked The Star newspaper van delivering the evening papers to shops, Saturdays was the busy day racing from Fleet Street to Finchley, Whetstone and Barnet getting the football results to the shops before the Evening News and Standard so we could sell more papers. Great trip and thanks, loved that your mum Pat had spent time with you, that's what boating is about. PS: I had a grandson on board once and he kept pressing the horn button, I got fed up and pulled a wire out, forgot to reconnect it after he left, I needed in a hurry and of course the thing wouldn't work, luckily no harm done.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Some good tips there! I have purposely not shown my Grandsons where the hooter is. As I know that I would get the same annoying problem that you had! See you next time Vin.

[@williamsmith2919]

What a shame the graffiti spoils the lovely surroundings. Enjoying your videos. Thank you

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad you're enjoying them William, and yes it does spoil things!

[@gerrytanner1682]

You should do this for a living. 😊 Another ‘cracking’ vlog.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I'd go skint Gerry!

[@toothpickjohnny5244]

Either side of the lock you have 2 lots of what freeloaders on a charity run before that 2 boats no engines ,,,no connection , really , Ok Sir bless you and thanks for the videos

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Don't think they were connected Johnny!

[@sandihandi7831]

Wow. Do you think those narrowboats/barges were approved by the CRT? No motors or anything? I didn't see any names or numbers. I would have been afraid they would have wiped your boat out.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I wouldn't like to say, but I would be surprised if they had all the documentation for them boats!

[@rangeofhills]

Is that an East Ham accent I hear?

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Close, Plaistow!

[@alex-E7WHU]

​@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle ⚒️👍

[@barryuk676]

Before you introduced Pat I thought this must be Vince's sister, anyhow in todays litigious society there must be some way that you could sue that newsagent for what must have been a gruelling paper round, ha ha!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Haha! Yes the damages are massive but alas the Newsagents are no longer in business!

[@scottfw7169]

My brain doing the word things it does is looking at "Chuck Rubbish" in description and thinking that if that was a celebrity's name what would their gig be?

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I think his gig would be a "bad Comedian"

[@seamusblack5876]

There's always rif raf the ruin it for everyone else there everywhere

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I did feel a bit sorry for them though Seamus!

[@mikehurley5052]

2 boats with no engines? or licenses, insurance, BSS either i bet.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Probably Mike!